Jack Dempsey vs Cleveland Williams

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Who wins and how

  1. Williams KO/TKO

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  2. Dempsey KO/TKO

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  3. Williams Decision

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  4. Dempsey Decision

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  5. Draw

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Dempsey fights the best version of Williams. The best Williams was better than Firpo and had at least as much power. On the other hand, Dempsey had punching power somewhere between Bob Satterfield and Sonny Liston and they both could be fast and explosive. Williams at 6'3 210-215 would be the bigger man compared to Dempsey's 6'0 187-190.
     
  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I went with Dempsey here. I know Cleveland is the bigger guy and hits pretty damn hard himself . But his chin and defense were questionable. I think jacks ballistic punching style might get to him before Williams can really get going. Not guaranteed of course but that’s just how it looks to me on the surface.
     
  3. BCS8

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    I have very little confidence in Williams' ability to take Dempsey's missiles.
     
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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Same
     
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  5. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Dempsey will know he’s been in a fight at least early on but he gets his hand raised.
     
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  6. Lonsdale81

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  7. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Surely you would have to make Dempsey the favorite.
     
  8. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    I'll go with the bigger guy who had alot of power along with good coordination and quickness. Williams stop him.
     
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